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Omiwa Shrine（大神神社）

おおみわじんじゃ Omiwa Shrine

Omiwa Shrine（大神神社）

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There is no inner sanctuary: past the worship hall stands the mountain itself, the oldest form of Japanese shrine.

TypeArchitecture
GenreArchitecture / Outdoor art / Land art
City / townSakurai
Area in the prefectureChuwa

FAQ

Where is Omiwa Shrine?
It is in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is an architecture.
What can I see at Omiwa Shrine?
There is no inner sanctuary: past the worship hall stands the mountain itself, the oldest form of Japanese shrine. The focus is architecture, land art.

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